nbspJust after 1700 Units from 510 Strasburg 54 Lampeter 48Ronks and 41 Bird in Hand were sent to 49 E. Main St. in Strasburgfor a building fire. Units arrived to find a building to the rear ofseveral residences with heavy fire showing and transmitted the secondalarm bringing the 63 Truck to the scene. The guys were already at thestation so the Truck was out the door right away with 4. Squad 63wasnt far behind with 4 more. On arrival the Truck had to overcomeseveral obstacles including supply lines to get close to side 1 wherethe crew threw several ladders and assisted on the 3 side withoverhaul. There was little fire left due to a good knock by Co. 510.who had some difficulty getting to the building because of itslocation and live power lines which fell into the driveway shortlyafter their arrival. A Strasburg firefighter had a very close call whenthese power lines fell and went between the firefighter and his SCBAand began arcing. The Truck was on the scene for about 1 12 hours.
